Prime Video Released The Man with the Bag Trailer
The upcoming action-comedy film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Action/Adventure
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Prime Video has unveiled the teaser trailer and poster for its holiday action-comedy, The Man with the Bag. The film features Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson in a story about recovering Santa's stolen bag.
Why it matters
The movie explores a heist plot involving Santa and a thief recruited from the Naughty List. It serves as a festive addition to the platform's action-comedy library.
The production marks a return to the holiday action-comedy genre for Arnold Schwarzenegger, coming 30 years after his previous seasonal film, Jingle All the Way.
The players
Arnold Schwarzenegger
An internationally recognized actor and former bodybuilder who previously starred in the 1996 holiday film Jingle All the Way.
Alan Ritchson
An American actor known for his roles in major action series and film productions.
Prime Video
A global subscription video streaming service owned by Amazon that produces and distributes original entertainment content.
The details
In the film, Santa must turn to a thief from his Naughty List to assemble a specialized heist crew after a rogue elf steals his bag. The trailer and poster were distributed digitally by Prime Video to promote the project.
Timeline
December 2: The film premieres globally on Prime Video.
Industry Dynamics
The project follows a pattern set by the 1996 holiday film Jingle All the Way by pairing seasonal tropes with action-comedy elements. Studios continue to leverage established stars to drive interest in original holiday-themed streaming content.
The film will be available exclusively to subscribers of the streaming platform upon its global release. Viewers can watch the production on Prime Video starting on the scheduled December launch date.
The takeaway
Holiday-themed action movies continue to serve as a recurring staple for major streaming platforms during the winter season. Subscribers can expect a blend of heist-style plotting and seasonal comedy in this upcoming release.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Collider.
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